
Have you ever had the nightmare of being stranded in the ocean, bobbing along wherever the currents take you? Well, we hope that it remains just a dream and never becomes a reality. That would be a very difficult and scary situation. However, if you follow this quick guide, your chances of surviving this ordeal will be much higher.
If you're ever lost at sea, the first thing you should do is find drinkable water. Next, orient yourself with the stars or anything that could act as checkpoints. You should also gather a food supply by catching fish. While doing this, remember to avoid any shark attacks. Finally, always be on the lookout for anyone or anything that could help you out. Make sure to take sufficient breaks too!
Do you think you can survive if you ever get lost at sea? Take this quick quiz and find out if you've got the knowledge and skills needed to increase your chances of making it out alive!
Enjoy Quizly? Upgrade to Premium for an ad-free experience and exclusive features.
Get Premium🐳 Can You Survive If You Are Lost at Sea for a Month? Quiz Questions
Imagine you're on a yacht and it crashes. You need to grab some necessities before abandoning ship. What are they?

A lighter and some matches
A flashlight and a whistle
Candy bars and bottled water
You managed to get on a life raft. What is the first thing you should do?

Find a seasickness tablet and eat it
Sleep to conserve energy
Set off a flare to attract energy
You're feeling thirsty, but which kind of liquid should you NOT drink?

Rainwater
Fluid along the spine and eyes of large fish
Seawater
Hydrating yourself is very important. So, how do you get drinkable water?

Collect rainwater
Make a solar still
Lick off the condensed water on the life raft
Now that you've settled your water supply, what is your next priority?

Eating something to get more energy
Resting for a while to conserve energy
Setting up a schedule to be on the lookout for help
Which characteristic do you look for in fish to eat?

Shiny gills
Firm skin
Unpleasant odor
You're feeling hungry, and find fish feeding near coral reefs. But are they safe to eat?

No
Yes
Which part of a fish should you not eat?

Intestines
Heart
Flesh
Which of these is a way to treat seasickness?

Vomiting
Lying down
Eating food
While on the lookout for land or help, how long can you safely do it before being susceptible to hallucinations?

2 hours
1 hour
3 hours
You see a shark approaching your raft. How do you handle this situation?

Try to move your raft away
Use the raft's oar to hit the shark in the nose or eyes
Sit still and stay calm
A sign of nearby land in the tropics is when a colored tint is caused in the sky as a reflection of sunlight. What color is the tint?

Green
Blue
Yellow
If you're heading towards a rocky shore, how should you let the waves carry you?

Facing the opposite side of the shore in a sitting position
Facing shore while floating face down
Facing shore in a sitting position
What should you do when there is a current in the waters?

Swim perpendicular to it
Let it carry you
Swim against it
When swimming towards land, which swimming style should you NOT follow?

Dog paddle
Freestyle
Breaststroke
2 Comments
9/15
5/15 oops lol